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Verdict

The former Barney Curley inmate, Shouda, must be monitored closely in
the market for his new yard but the choice is OUR PHYLLI VERA. Alan
King's Motivator filly was travelling well when falling three out at
Southwell on her handicap bow and, less exposed than her main rivals,
inhabits a decent handicap mark in an ordinary-looking heat. She is
taken to recoup those unfortunate Nottinghamshire losses at the prime
expense of the consistent Arkaim, a fair enough second last time behind
Lauberhorn at Huntingdon for the useful Sly and Andrews
partnership. Prince Blackthorn needs to be considered at his best but
has not been up to the task on his last two starts which rather tempers
enthusiasm.